| Issue ID | 960221 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493479 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/02/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This has to do with the death wobble that is highly been broadcasted via internet. I have a mint, completely stock jeep wrangler x unlimited. First year of the 4 door. It has not been modified at all. As said it is mint condition. I made the mistake of not driving it much, especially on highway first several years i had it. I drove a older car as my everyday vehicle. The jeep was and is my toy. I had to start driving it more in 2011, that's when the problem was clear. Whenever i am driving at over 50-55 mph, and i hit a bump or groove in road it randomly goes into this violent shake. The same shake described and seen on the internet. I finally did take it to a jeep dealer, not expecting much. Due to the fact that my warranty was expired. But due to the fact of the very low mileage and showroom appearance of car, i was able to convince them to address problem at no charge to me, so for. I say so for, due to the fact that the dealer has replaced numerous parts underneath, but problem still there. Now i am waiting for decision from higher ups at jeep to decide what to do with me. I feel that there is some engineering problems overlooked when designed and built. They(jeep) know they have a major problem. I am very surprised that there has not been a death involved with this. It is serious. My wife refuses to drive in my jeep. She calls it christines little sister carla. I am stuck. I cannot trade vehicle in, for i would be worried that the next owner/driver would not be as lucky as i have been, and not been in a accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRANITE CITY, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GA391X7LXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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